Title: Switching Around

Chapter 2: Preparing for trouble, Correcting it on the double

Rating for Story: PG13

Rating for this chapter: PG

Last chapter: Everyone (not May and Meowth) except the pokemon, excluding Wobbuffet, got a shock of Team Rocket's Mind Machine. This caused them to act weird.

Now for the story….

Jessie, James and Meowth lay in a messy heap. The warm amber sun was peeking through the treetops. All was quiet…. " AAAAHHHH! Get off of me!", well not to quiet. Meowth was screaming at the top of his lungs into Jessie's ear. Surprisingly, Jessie did not overreact as usual but remain peaceful. James was nowhere to be seen. " Jessie wake up! Wake up!" Meowth screamed once again. Jessie opened her eyes and yawned, " What time is it and where is James anyway?" Suddenly, a loud noise pierced the air and the vegetation around the area was vibrating madly. Meowth was pale white while Jessie was strangely calm and was also humming her favourite song. Meowth shrieked and hid behind a bush. Jessie walked up to the "thing" and nicely said, " Hello Mr. Monster, may I play with you Huh? Pretty please with sugar and butter on it?" However, the "monster" turned out to be James who apparently was carrying a pokeball and a carton full of instant noodles. Astonished, Meowth mouth dropped in surprised. Jessie shouted, " Yum! Yum! Mommy, I want some!" James swiftly served Jessie wit two bowls of piping hot vegetable flavored instant noodles. Meowth quickly joined in and his hunger was satisfied.

Soon, they were on their way to the Team Rocket Headquarters to renew their registration. Upon arrival they were ushered in to Giovanni's private room. " Why you imbeciles, haven't you brought me any good pokemon? None in fact! You should be ashamed of be Team Rocket members. Guards, take them to the prison cell for punishment! Maybe they will learn something." In a flash, James withstands the two Guards and knocks them cold. " Wow! James never does that. I didn't know he was into martial arts." " I will give you a powerful pokemon if you settle our debts." James bellowed as he clenched his knuckles. Not surprising, Giovanni agreed. The Pokemon that James gave was Pikachu? Meowth had almost fainted with shock. How could James have managed this feat if the had always failed to do so. He turned to Jessie who was playing hopscotch with Giovanni? This was sure getting weird.

In another part of the pokemon world, Ash, May, Max and Brock were heading for the Dewford Gym to have a rematch with Brawly. Along the way, May was technically the "nursemaid". She helped Max overcome his fear of hotdog with mustard, pulled Ash away from many girls and encouraged Brock that nectar was more suited for Beautifly than Torchic. Pikachu was tagging right behind. Pikachu! Finally, they reached the Dewford Gym, which was located right next to the beach. Where there is a beach, there will be people in beach clothes. May took a whole ten minutes just to secure Ash to the right track. It was no easy task- Max was clinging onto her for his life while Ash kept charging towards the people. Finally, the semi-ordeal was over and they trooped to the Gym while May gave strict orders. " Why can't we spent time at the beach!" Ash whined loudly. Max jumped in fright and ran behind a coconut tree. Suddenly May huffed and in anger said, " We have no time for admiring the people here! GET OVER HER NOW ASH!" In no time they arrived at the Dewford Gym.

As they walked towards the door, it opened and Brawly appeared. "Have been expecting you Ash and company. Rematch it is." Soon, they were in a heated battle. Ash's Pikachu had defeated Machop and was now halfway in duel with Hariyama.

"Pikachu Thunder NOW!" Ash bellowed in excitement.

"Hariyama Whirlwind" Brawly counted.

Pikachu was blown of course but strike back with Thunderbolt, which paralyzed Hariyama. Pikachu quickly used Iron Tail as a finishing move. However, Hariyama used a Knock Back and Pikachu tumbled onto the floor. Hariyama resume its battle position while Pikachu panted tiredly. Hariyama plodded over and Brawly shouted, " Arm Thrust". Hariyama swooped down.

BOOM!

Hariyama had stumbled. It had crashed onto the floor and fainted.

" The winner goes to Ash Ketchum!" the judge voice rang. Max and Brock burst into tears. Everybody spun around to see the commotion. Max had panicked due to the noise and Brock fainted with joy. May had a tough time waking both of them and calming them down. Brawly went over to Ash and congratulated him and presented him with the Knuckle Badge. " Ash as a reward for working so hard what would like?" Brawly asked kindly. " That!" Ash replied as he pointed to a group of girls' sun tanning. Ashes quickly dashed out of the Gym and proceeded to introduce himself to the girls. He proudly waved his Knuckle Badge to them. Like a swarm of locust, they rushed to him. Ash opened his arms in invitation. The throng of girls dashed forward and Ash closed his eyes. After a while he felt something was amiss-no kiss. He peeked and discovered they were hugging Pikachu. Ash nearly fainted with grief. (Guess who gets such a response?)

Night approached and the team stayed at the Pokemon Center to heal and recover the strength of Pikachu. May stayed awake and pondered over the day's happenings. "What to happening to my friends? Are they in any mental or physical harm?" May worriedly thought. After all she was the only sane one now.

Author's Note: Sorry for the delay for this chapter. Thank you to eeveekitty85 for the great review.

Coming up: For Batter or Worse. James mysterious cheers Giovanni and the Team Rocket trio is glorified. The conditions of Ash, Max and Brock worsen and May is thoroughly petrified with fear.